Yesterday, I saw a very effective political campaign ad. I’m usually not swayed by campaign ads, and I was’nt by this one either, but I WAS moved. …… Read more “All Fired Up”
Category: Reviews
An Open Letter to Gorton’s–Trusted Since 1849
Dear Gorton’s, I realize that I have only myself to blame for trusting the Gorton’s fisherman. He just looked so, well, seaworthy. Nobody twisted my arm to…… Read more “An Open Letter to Gorton’s–Trusted Since 1849”
Night Train to Lisbon–Hope for the Hopeless
The only cool thing about being sick is that you don’t have to feel guilty about spending almost an hour trying to find something worth watching on…… Read more “Night Train to Lisbon–Hope for the Hopeless”
Orange Is The New Black: Is Catharsis Keeping Us Imprisoned?
Like millions of others, I tuned in for the 4th season of Orange is the New Black. I attribute this in part to my desperation to escape…… Read more “Orange Is The New Black: Is Catharsis Keeping Us Imprisoned?”
One World: A Global Anthology of Short Stories
Every year, I used to purchase a copy of The Best American Short Stories, both to discover new writers and for inspiration for my own writing. For…… Read more “One World: A Global Anthology of Short Stories”
Flight: A Penetrating Perspective of War
I just finished listening to Sherman Alexie’s Flight on audiobook. Okay, I didn’t actually just finish listening to it. I just finished weeping after listening to it. …… Read more “Flight: A Penetrating Perspective of War”
Augustus Burroughs: Dry
I picked up a hardback copy of this book at a sidewalk yard sale in Sisters, Oregon for a quarter because I needed some lighter reading than…… Read more “Augustus Burroughs: Dry”
Jamin Winans: Creating the Classic Movies of Tomorrow Today
Photo by Trinity Kubassek on Pexels.com I’m someone who very rarely goes to the movies. I don’t even own a television set, and I’ll tell you why. …… Read more “Jamin Winans: Creating the Classic Movies of Tomorrow Today”
The Suicide Theory: An Antidote
In an entertainment landscape in which war and consumer propaganda has largely replaced artistic originality, I rarely ever waste time or money on movies anymore. The usual…… Read more “The Suicide Theory: An Antidote”
Carrion Comfort
I don’t know how brilliant author Dan Simmons escaped my attention for so long, but I recently listened to the audiobook of his tale, Carrion Comfort, The title…… Read more “Carrion Comfort”
The Big Picture 